Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA)
Smart Bodyshop Solutions (Exeter)
Apprenticeship
Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA)
Smart Bodyshop Solutions (Exeter)
Apprenticeship
Exeter (EX2 8PE)
£16,640 for your first year, could increase depending on age
Full-time
In person
For candidates not already in education
03 Sept 2026
About the Organisation
Mechanical
Automotive
SMART Bodyshop Solutions Group Ltd is the UK’s largest independent fleet repair network, providing an efficient turnaround time with value for money vehicle body repairs.
SMART Bodyshop Solutions at Cornwall offers a complete vehicle, LCV, and HGV body repair solution. Their operations facility offers a firm focus on quality repairs, cycle time, and a key-to-key service.
The group operates to BS10125 British Kitemark Standards and focuses on the individual needs of their customers. An excellent team of highly trained technicians uses a forward-thinking production model. This sets SMART Bodyshop Solutions' performance ahead of the competition, creating a win-win for all clients.
About the role
As a Vehicle Damage Assessor, you will be inspecting and assessing accident-damaged vehicles. You will learn skills to appraise and compile accurate estimates. Researching repair methods to work out the correct and safe repair required for each individual vehicle and using specialist software to produce work instructions and costings.
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
As an apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor, your role will be varied and interesting - no two days will be the same!
Typically, duties will include:
Inspecting and assessing accident-damaged vehicles
Researching repair methods to work out the correct and safe repair required for each individual vehicle
Using specialist software to produce work instructions and costings
Liaise with technical colleagues, customers and insurance companies to negotiate the repair
Where you'll work
6 Jardine Court
Bradman Way Marsh Barton
Exeter
EX2 8PE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED
Training course
Vehicle damage assessor (level 4)
Our training partner will deliver a high-quality programme here in our state-of-the-art body shop alongside a highly skilled mentor - both will support you in becoming a skilled and qualified vehicle damage assessor
Once the apprenticeship is complete, you will achieve a Level 4 Apprenticeship qualification in Vehicle Damage Assessor
Training schedule
Our training partner will deliver a high-quality programme here in our state-of-the-art body shop alongside a highly skilled mentor - both will support you in becoming a skilled and qualified vehicle damage assessor
Once the apprenticeship is complete, you will achieve a Level 4 Apprenticeship qualification in Vehicle Damage Assessor
Level 2 maths and English Functional Skills (if not already achieved)